Cost of Living Calculator - Waterloo, Iowa vs Mobile, Alabama


The cost of living in Mobile, Alabama is 15.1% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $86,376 in Mobile, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mobile, Alabama is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Mobile
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs Mobile, AL
Compared to Waterloo, Mobile is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  38.7% higher
  Health
  11.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher

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